Manufacturing Controls Engineer
Talantage, LLC Athens, GA Full-Time
$70,000 - $85,000/Year
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The Controls Engineer provides engineering support to a polypropylene staple fiber production area (continuous and batch operation). The manufacturing facility is currently sold-out and undergoing a wealth of projects to boost capacity and improve efficiencies; Duties include day- to-day troubleshooting as well as project design and implementation.
This role is very hands-on, encompassing the full scope of change: identification of the need, aid in design and specification of instrumentation/equipment, coordination of vendors and contractors as needed, help with check-out and start-up, implementation of interlocks and control loops, and follow-up support. Working with and coordinating Operations and Maintenance personnel, Process Engineers, and outside vendors will be critical.
This is a high-visibility position that is full of opportunities to make a difference quickly. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and functional skills, anticipate and solve problems, and be driven by continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
• Seek opportunities for process improvement that result in:
• Higher yields
• Less waste
• Decrease in transition times
• Better quality
• Better process consistency
• Improved efficiency
• Automate critical procedures
• Design and develop new control strategies
• Test, maintain, and modify existing systems and process needs to adapt to product mix
• Aid in designing and implementing new or replacement instruments and equipment
• Assist Plant and Process Engineers with the controls portion of capital projects
• Verify instrument and equipment selection is aligned with needs
• Aid in preparation and interpretation of controls-related schematics, drawings, and layouts
• Provide training to operators and technicians
• Assist in check-out and start-up of new and modified instrumentation and equipment
• Serve as on-site resource for systems engineering
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing industry
• Experience with continuous and/or batch processes
• Knowledge of general control disciplines; plant systems listed:
• Advanced process control (APC)
• Distributed control systems (DCS) - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7
• Programmable logic controllers (PLC) – Siemens
• Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Capable of designing control loops, alarms, alerts, interlocks, system reports
• Experience with creation or review of loop sheets, instrument configuration, installation, wiring, and Control Systems Programming
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize work to match area needs and company strategy
• Ability to work cross-functionally, anticipate needs, and provide expertise in all manner of data and reporting capabilities
• Initiative and eagerness to contribute and initiate programs that help achieve business and plant objectives
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in a 24/7 manufacturing facility
• Experience with Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7
• Experience working in virtualized environment (VMware and Hyper- V)
• Experience with SQL Database management
• Experience with enterprise systems (i.e. SAP)
Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status.  Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment .
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